Correctional LVN: Frontline Nursing in Custody

California Correctional Health Care Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for Wasco State Prison in Wasco, CA. The LVN provides basic and technical nursing care under RN supervision, supports daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and staff to ensure timely, appropriate care in a secure correctional setting.

Under PLP 2025, there are salary adjustments; the position is full‑time, on‑site with California’s state pay scale, and work is performed in a

Qualifications

• Provides general nursing care under supervision and guidance of RN/SRN II/III.
• Maintains patient safety and adheres to clinical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and technical nursing care to patients in correctional health care settings.
• Deliver timely and appropriate health care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Effectively communicate with patients and health care staff to coordinate care.
• Support daily health care operations and resource use within the facility.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for Wasco State Prison in Wasco, CA. The LVN provides basic and technical nursing care under RN supervision, supports daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and staff to ensure timely, appropriate care in a secure correctional setting.

Under PLP 2025, there are salary adjustments; the position is full‑time, on‑site with California’s state pay scale, and work is performed in a